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BL08 LVF

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

177,786 mi
Last recorded177,786 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 177,786 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 174,773 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2022 169,074 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 169,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 154,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 154,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 147,459 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 147,455 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,719 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 137,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 127,044 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 127,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 121,730 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 121,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 98,092 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,092 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,198 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 61,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,447 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 40,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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BL08 LVF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL08 LVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL08 LVF registered?

BL08 LVF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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